152 The Nizam's Diamond. [Feb. 



now shown is the model of a part only, a piece having been chipped off, 

 which after passing through many hands, was purchased by a native 

 Banker for 70,000 rupees. 



" The larger piece, as represented by the model, is in the possession 

 of his highness the Nizam, and at the time of discovery was exhibited 

 to many European gentlemen. 



" The manner in which this Diamond was originally found, may be 

 considered interesting. It was first seen in the hands of a native child, 

 who was playing with it, of course ignorant of its value. On eight 

 annas being offered for what the poor people considered as a mere stone, 

 their suspicion was excited, which led ultimately to the discovery of the 

 bright stone being a real diamond. 



" Its form and size is shown below. This stone, hitherto unknown, 

 may now be classed among the larger description of Diamonds which 

 we read of, but seldom see." 



Base. Side view. 



The size of the stone exactly taken by callipers, from the leaden 

 model, is as follows : — 



Length, 2.48. Inches. 



Greatest breadth, 1 .35. 



Average thickness, 0.92. 



